Operating Room - OR RN - Travel Nurse

TotalMed; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 82,656 - 110,208; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare staffing agency is seeking Operating Room RNs for immediate travel opportunities in Rockford, IL. Candidates should have 1-2 years of recent acute care experience and hold ACLS and BLS certifications. The role involves assisting in surgeries, patient care, and education, ensuring safety and communication with families. Ideal for those ready for travel nursing assignments.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of recent acute care experience as a circulating nurse, scrub nurse, or RN first assistant.
• Ability to stand and walk for long periods.
• Capable of lifting up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Assist physicians and medical staff in caring for surgical patients.
• Prepare, administer, and record prescribed medication.
• Serves as a communication liaison between patients’ families and operating team.

Skills

ACLS

BLS

Recent acute care experience

Job description

Overview

We’re looking for Operating Room RNs for an immediate travel nurse opening in Rockford, IL. The right RN should have 1-2 years recent acute care experience as a circulating nurse, and/or scrub nurse, and potentially RN first assistant. Read below for more requirements.

Responsibilities

• Assist physicians and medical staff in caring for surgical patients, and provide pre‑ and post‑surgery care and education.
• Prepare, administer, and record prescribed medication; report adverse reactions.
• Serve as a communication liaison between patients’ family members and the operating team.
• Ensure the correct procedure is performed on the correct patient.
• Initiate patient education plan as prescribed by physician; teach patients and families medication and home care needs.

Additional Duties for Circulating OR Nurses

• Respond to comfort and safety needs of patient.
• Accurate care and handling of specimens.
• Monitor equipment used during surgery.
• Inventory of surgical items pre‑ and post‑procedure.

Additional Duties for Scrub OR Nurses

• Selection and handling of surgical instruments and supplies during procedures.
• Inventory of surgical items pre‑ and post‑procedure.

Additional Duties for RN First Assistant

• Assist physicians by delivering direct surgical care.
• Help control bleeding.
• Suture patients following surgery.

Physical Requirements

Stand and walk for long periods; bend, lean, and stoop without difficulty. Lift up to 20 pounds normally; up to 50 pounds when lifting patients. May be exposed to chemicals or infectious diseases.

Requirements

• ACLS
• BLS
• 2 years of recent acute care experience

Additional certifications may be required before beginning an assignment.